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A former client is seeking damages of up to $130 million from HWL Ebsworth in a lawsuit accusing the law firm of giving negligent advice on a joint venture to develop land.
Liquidators of S&P class action plaintiff win strikeout bid in spat over funder’s agreements
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A judge has gutted a defence and counterclaim filed by the biggest unitholder in investment fund Vale in a battle with a litigation funder and liquidators over agreements to join two class actions against S&P Capital, a fight that threatened to hold up one of the class actions.
$10M settlement offer rejected by plaintiffs in Advanta Seeds class action
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Plaintiffs in a class action against Advanta Seeds rejected a $10 million offer to settle the litigation, which was later dismissed by a judge.
Halifax auditor faces first criminal charges over auditing breaches
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Criminal charges have been laid against the auditor of stockbroker Halifax Investment Services, whose 2008 collapse left around $200 million in client funds trapped, in the first criminal charges brought over auditing services in Australia.
Ben Roberts-Smith owed record damages after reputation ‘smashed and destroyed’ by Fairfax, court hears
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Decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith is owed record aggravated damages from Fairfax for publishing allegations of war crimes that it knew was false and decimating his reputation, a court has heard.
Barrister Dion Fahey says fun key to staving off burnout in the ‘blood sport’ of litigation
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The best piece of career advice barrister Dion Fahey ever got had nothing to do with getting ahead.
Judge shuts down derivative suit against CBL over $3M share acquisition
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A shareholder’s attempt to reverse a $3.15 million share acquisition by the managing director of construction giant Consolidated Builders Ltd has been dismissed by a judge, despite finding the case had “a reasonable probability of success”.
How an unexpected call sparked barrister William Edwards’ passion for class actions and the Tigers
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Perhaps the only thing that barrister William Edwards could show more enthusiasm for than the law — and class actions — is his beloved Richmond Tigers, and just like his favourite football team Edwards is on a winning streak.
Paralegal who claimed she was forced to take COVID-19 pay cut drops lawsuit
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A paralegal who claimed she was forced to take a 20 per cent pay cut during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic on the basis of misleading statements by her former law firm’s director has resolved her lawsuit against the firm.
Major retailers file class action over missing cargo ship containers
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A class action has been filed on behalf of major retailers seeking compensation over a May 2020 incident on the MV APL England vessel which saw valuable goods en route to Australia damaged or lost overboard during rough weather.